FirstDay Foundation
FirstDay Foundation is a public charity based in San Antonio, Texas. It provides philanthropic grants and management and governance services to nonprofit organizations, with a stated goal of helping organizations serve children, families, and communities in need.
FirstDay Foundation at a glance
In short: FirstDay Foundation gave $18.7M across 24 grants in 2025 (avg $780K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $18,717,279
- +19.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 24
- +14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $779,887
- +4.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $90,000
- Total assets
- $903,337,068
- +4.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to FirstDay Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
FirstDay does not accept unsolicited requests; only organizations invited in writing may apply. An invited organization must submit a completed application, a valid IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter, Form W-9, and its most recent annual audited financial statements. Applicants may also include up to five pages of supporting material. Grants are limited to 501(c)(3) public charities and select governmental agencies; they may support needs that increase operational capacity and capability, but are not made to individuals or for debt or litigation. The foundation describes grants as one-time awards and says a past grant should not be taken as an indication of future funding. General operating support is among its grant types.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1506 Bexar Crossing, San Antonio, TX 78232
Phone: (210) 905-1000
Website: https://firstday.foundation
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who FirstDay Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was National Emergency Management and Response ($7.1M). Together the top 10 received $18.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
81 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 81 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The website describes work both in the foundation’s local community and around the world. In filing year 2025, nearly all reported grant dollars (about 99.8%) went to recipients in Texas, with small grants to recipients in Virginia and Missouri.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
Cities
How FirstDay Foundation gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5.0M (2020) to $32.3M (2022). In 2025 it made 24 grants totaling $18.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Emergency Management and Response San Antonio, TX | See Part IV | $7,113,535 |
| Compass Connections San Antonio, TX | See Part IV | $3,470,226 |
| Children's Emergency Relief International Austin, TX | See Part IV | $1,832,516 |
| BCFS Health and Human Services San Antonio, TX | See Part IV | $1,642,868 |
| Breckenridge Village San Antonio, TX | See Part IV | $1,593,595 |
| Innovative Network of Knowledge San Antonio, TX | See Part IV | $1,381,706 |
| Silver Cliff Ranch San Antonio, TX | See Part IV | $482,219 |
| The Young Men's Christian Association of Austin (YMCA of Austin) Austin, TX | General Support | $250,000 |
| Southwest Texas Regional Advisory Council San Antonio, TX | General Support | $215,000 |
| Christian Assistance Ministry Inc San Antonio, TX | General Support | $185,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $903,337,068 | $85,638,191 | $71,165,949 | $18,717,279 | 24 | $30,147,715 |
| 2024 | $868,091,590 | $67,463,542 | $64,593,963 | $15,648,021 | 21 | $21,427,706 |
| 2023 | $788,710,292 | $62,210,565 | $63,140,535 | $23,075,144 | 22 | $12,973,348 |
| 2022 | $728,650,062 | $224,969,575 | $70,066,679 | $32,254,137 | 9 | $2,278,593 |
| 2021 | $811,415,321 | $483,114,831 | $46,790,978 | $19,699,569 | 5 | $171,190 |
| 2020 | $257,180,185 | $88,385,651 | $23,568,832 | $4,980,155 | 5 | $1,087,958 |
| 2019 | $107,775,413 | $52,443,102 | $30,598,992 | $10,948,310 | 10 | $1,373,687 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2023 filing states that its mission is to provide general administrative support and services to tax-exempt organizations. It describes services including fiscal and human-resource management, legal and technology support, recruiting, compliance, learning and development, advisory services, property and risk management, and marketing and communications.
Its website describes funding interests that include humanitarian organizations, families and communities, international crisis response and child protection, municipalities, and private partners. Its grant guidelines emphasize innovative and sustainable services addressing unmet human needs, especially urgent needs among underserved people, and initiatives that build operational capacity.
The 2023 filing identifies two groups of supported organizations: named sister organizations and other publicly supported organizations whose missions and values align with the foundation and whose work meets community needs. Among the named organizations, Compass Connections says it works to support children’s and families’ permanency, safety, and well-being; Children’s Emergency Relief International says it works with children, families, communities, and governments to provide family environments for children; and Innovative Network of Knowledge says it provides education and family support services to disadvantaged families. National Emergency Management and Response describes its work as providing emergency-management services to federal agencies.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, FirstDay reported 24 grants totaling $18,717,279. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $7,113,535, with a median of $90,000.
Among the largest 2025 grants were $7,113,535 to National Emergency Management and Response; $3,470,226 to Compass Connections; $1,832,516 to Children’s Emergency Relief International; $1,642,868 to BCFS Health and Human Services; $1,593,595 to Breckenridge Village; $1,381,706 to Innovative Network of Knowledge; and $482,219 to Silver Cliff Ranch. Other reported grants included $250,000 to the YMCA of Austin and $215,000 to the Southwest Texas Regional Advisory Council.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kevin Dinnin as President and CEO; Lanny Hall as Chairman; Silas Ragsdale as Vice Chair; Alan Griffin as Treasurer; and George Cowden III as Secretary and General Counsel. It also lists David Sprouse, Karen Alexander Simmons, Larry Lummus, Les O’Farrell, and Mark Smith as directors.
FirstDay Foundation is led by Kevin C. Dinnin, President & CEO since 2022 (on filings since 2019); 12 of 26 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kevin C. Dinnin
President & CEO
President → President & CEO, 2022
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
$720K (2019) → $1.7M (2025)
Lanny Hall
Chairman
Trustee → Vice Chairman, 2023
Vice Chairman → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Sprouse
Director
Trustee → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Alexander Simmons
Director
Trustee → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Larry Lummus
Director
Trustee → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Les O'Farrell
Director
Chairman → Trustee, 2023
Trustee → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Smith
Director
Trustee → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Martha Morse
Director
Trustee → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Myra Starkey
Director
Trustee → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert K Feather
Director
Trustee → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Ownby Jr.
Director
Trustee → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Sharman
Director
Trustee → Chairman, 2023
Chairman → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Orwig
Director
Trustee → Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Asennet Segura
Chief Operating Officer
On filings since 2019
50 hrs/week
$275K (2019) → $345K (2025)
Claudia Oliveira
Chief Financial Officer
Executive Vice President & CFO → Chief Financial Officer, 2023
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
$271K (2019) → $428K (2025)
David Krimmel
Executive Vice President & CIO
Vice President & CTO → Executive Vice President & CIO, 2023
On filings since 2019
50 hrs/week
$184K (2019) → $266K (2025)
George Cowden III
Secretary & General Counsel
Secretary & Legal Council → Secretary & Legal Counsel, 2021
Secretary & Legal Counsel → Secretary & General Counsel, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$112K (2019) → $64K (2025)
Karen Thaxton
Executive Vice President - Hr
Executive Vice President of Hr → Executive Vice President - Hr, 2024
On filings since 2019
50 hrs/week
$181K (2019) → $305K (2025)
Kari Bass
Chief Operating Officer
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$270K (2019) → $325K (2025)
Robert Rapp
Executive Vice President- Employment Laws
Executive Vice President, Labor & Employment Law → Executive Vice President of Employment Laws, 2023
Executive Vice President of Employment Laws → Executive Vice President- Employment Laws, 2024
On filings since 2019
50 hrs/week
$162K (2019) → $222K (2025)
Beth Wasserstrum
Legal & Compliance Officer
Legal & Compliance → Legal & Compliance Officer, 2023
On filings since 2021
50 hrs/week
$190K (2021) → $228K (2025)
Floyd Hartsell
Chief Medical Officer
On filings since 2023
50 hrs/week
$235K (2023) → $295K (2025)
Trevor Woodruff
Deputy General Counsel
On filings since 2023
50 hrs/week
$199K (2023) → $268K (2025)
David Dauphine
Deputy Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2024
50 hrs/week
$250K (2024) → $270K (2025)
Alan Griffin
Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Silas Ragsdale
Vice Chair
Treasurer → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (17)
- Former: Carl Register (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Janet Littlejohn (2019–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Marilu Reyna (2020–2023) — Executive Vice President of Marketing
- Former: Antonio Mercado (2023) — Chief Technology Officer
- Former: Regina Woolridge (2023) — Vice President - Employee Benefits
- Former: Barbara Stubee (2019–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Heather Hudgens (2021–2022) — Deputy Logistic Chief
- Former: Britt Nelson (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Michael Estrada (2022) — Director of Protective Service
- Former: Keisha Loftin-Gainer (2019–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Garrett Vickrey (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Donna Sanchez (2020) — Controller
- Former: Babs Baugh (2019) — Trustee
- Former: Garrett Vickery (2019) — Trustee
- Former: Henry Bonilla (2019) — Trustee
- Former: Jairo Saenz (2019) — Director Security
- Former: Mike Estrada (2019) — Director Protective Services
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $1.7M, to Kevin Dinnin (President and CEO). 12 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about FirstDay Foundation
How much does FirstDay Foundation give each year?
FirstDay Foundation gave $18.7M across 24 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $15.6M across 21 grants.
What is FirstDay Foundation's typical grant size?
FirstDay Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $90,000, and its average grant was $779,887, across 24 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does FirstDay Foundation give grants?
FirstDay Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Antonio, TX (15 grants), Austin, TX (3 grants) and Kerrville, TX (3 grants).
Does FirstDay Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 67% of FirstDay Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "See Part IV" (8 grants).
Who are FirstDay Foundation's largest grantees?
FirstDay Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include National Emergency Management and Response ($7,113,535), Compass Connections ($3,470,226) and Children's Emergency Relief International ($1,832,516), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is FirstDay Foundation?
FirstDay Foundation reported $903.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $85.6M.
What does FirstDay Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2023 filing states that its mission is to provide general administrative support and services to tax-exempt organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from FirstDay Foundation?
FirstDay does not accept unsolicited requests; only organizations invited in writing may apply. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is FirstDay Foundation's EIN?
FirstDay Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2874382. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does FirstDay Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 21, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 22, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 28, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 20, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 29, 2024)
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